Roy Davis Jr. facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roy Davis Jr.
Roy Davis Jr. by Sean Delahay
Background information
Birth name	Roy Davis Earl Jr.
Born	Van Nuys, California, U.S.
Genres	House, garage
Occupation(s)	Musician, DJ, remixer
Years active	1986–present
Labels	XL Recordings, Defected Records, Strictly Rhythm, Undaground Therapy Muzik, Peacefrog
Associated acts	The Believers, Men from the Nile, Phuture

Roy Davis Jr. is an American electronic musician. He comes from Chicago, Illinois, and is famous for his house music style. He is a talented musician, DJ, and remixer.

Who is Roy Davis Jr.?

Roy Davis Jr. was born in California but grew up in Chicago, Illinois. From a young age, he loved house music. He was inspired by famous DJs like Lil' Louis and Marshall Jefferson.

How Roy Davis Jr. Started His Music Career

In the late 1980s, Roy started his own music production company. It was called Phuture. Later, he became a talent scout for a record label called Strictly Rhythm in New York City. At the same time, he also ran his own record label in Chicago, named Undaground Therapy Muzik.

The Hit Song "Gabriel"

A few years later, Roy Davis Jr. worked with singer-songwriter Peven Everett. Together, they created a song called "Gabriel". It was first released in 1996. The song became a huge hit all over the world. It was played in many nightclubs and on the radio. "Gabriel" reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart in 1997. Over 200,000 copies of the song were sold!

Roy Davis Jr.'s Other Music Projects

Roy Davis Jr. has also worked with many other famous artists. He has produced music for stars like Mary J. Blige, Seal, and Patti LaBelle. In 2011, he produced another song called "Enjoy the Ride."

In 2004, his song "About Love" also became popular in the UK. Other successful songs include "Who Dares to Believe in Me" (released under the name The Believers) and "All I Do."

Roy Davis Jr.'s Health and Music

In 2016, Roy Davis Jr. shared that he was dealing with a health challenge. He had to cancel some shows. However, he planned to keep making music and performing live as much as he could. He is determined to continue sharing his music with the world.

Roy Davis Jr.'s Music Albums and Singles

Here are some of the albums and singles Roy Davis Jr. has released.

Albums by Roy Davis Jr.

• The Secret Mission
• Traxx from the Nile
• Chicago Forever
• Water for Thirsty Children
• God Life Music
• Destroy & Rebuild

Singles by Roy Davis Jr.

• "Rock Shock"
• "I Got the Music"
• "Galactic Disco"
• "Gabriel" (feat. Peven Everett) - UK #22
• "About Love" - UK #70
• "All I Do"